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TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index continued trading lower Wednesday amid slumping commodities prices, while U.S. markets also receded further into the red. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 34.65 points to 15,878.48, with the base metals and energy sectors leading decliners. It’s the sixth negative session in a row for the commodity-heavy TSX after […]

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The Toronto Stock Exchange’s main index slipped slightly lower Monday, while markets south of the border inched forward after seeing some losses earlier in the day. The S&P/TSX composite index shed 13 points to 16,026.26. The indice’s performance is tied to geopolitical tensions, said Kash Pashootan, CEO and chief investment officer at First Avenue Investment […]

TORONTO — Energy and mining stocks propelled Canada’s main stock index to a record high Monday on the strength of spiking commodity prices. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 72.04 points to 16,092.20 in a broad-based advance across several major sectors including base metals, gold and materials. Leading the way were shares of oil and […]

TORONTO — Canada’s largest stock index marched further into record territory Monday, closing above the 16,000 mark for the first time, despite modest declines on Wall Street. The S&P/TSX composite index rose 49.27 points to 16,002.78, led primarily by strengthening oil and gas shares, with some additional lift coming from health-care stocks. The energy sector […]

TORONTO — Canada’s main stock index climbed closer to an all-time high Tuesday, boosted by a broad-based advance across most sectors. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 49.38 points to 15,905.14, about 17.00 points shy of a new record finish. “I think you’re seeing a broad participation in global equity markets. We’re seeing fund outflows […]

TORONTO — It was a quiet start to the week as Canada’s main stock index dipped into the red on Monday and U.S. stock indices stumbled from their record-setting pace. The Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index shed 1.46 points to 15,855.76, with declines in energy and gold shares cancelling out minor gains in the […]

Citing the “unbelievable” support of the corporate sector, the Canadian Olympic Committee announced Wednesday it will inject nearly $100 million into high-performance sport over the next four years, double that of the previous four-year period.

Have you seen The Star’s help wanted ads recently?
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“Absolutely, I think the time has come,” Mayor Eddie Francis …

The CAW’s tentative contract with Ford Motor Co., has succeeded in shrinking the labour cost gap with UAW plants in the U.S., an industry analyst says.
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Millions of dollars used by the Hells Angels to buy cocaine from undercover police came from the ill-gotten assets of Osoyoos resident Kevin Van Kalkeren, according to new court documents filed by the B.C. Director of Civil Forfeiture. And the director wants properties, bank accounts and cash linked to Van Kalkeren, his company and family members forfeited to the government, alleging the assets are the proceeds of crime.

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Windsor Classic Chorale is setting the table for a celebration of love, music and food with If Music Be the Food of Love…, a concert featuring romantic choral music Feb. 10 at Paulin Memorial Presbyterian Church.